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Tokyo Babylon: CLAMP Premium Collection Volume 2 Review

This time, Subaru is called upon to help a girl in a coma, while Hokuto runs into a foreigner living in Japan without a visa.

Ian Wolf • 8th February 2024

Manga Review

Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms Volumes 3 and 4 Review

These two new volumes of Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms introduce us to a new rival for Mona and a new transfer student. With so much happening, will she get any closer to stealing Medaka's heart once and for all?

Demelza • 7th February 2024

Manhwa/Manhua Review

The World After the Fall Volumes 3 and 4 Review

Jaehwan can't continue to climb the tree until he clears up the mess in Chaos. First order of business is bringing Gorgon Fortress under control.

Noemi10 • 6th February 2024

Manga Review

My Lovesick Life as a ’90s Otaku Volume 1 Review

Back when loving anime and manga had its drawbacks, one girl tried to hide her passion for the sake of love.

Ian Wolf • 5th February 2024

Manga Review

Since I Could Die Tomorrow Volume 1 Review

Sawako Honna, busy, single career woman (42), develops alarming physical symptoms. Is it time to reassess her priorities in life?

Sarah • 4th February 2024

Manga Review

Ogami-san Can’t Keep It In Volume 2 Review

Ogami and Yaginuma have successfully become friends, but could it be that there's more to their relationship than that? With summer break approaching, they begin spending more time together and wondering could this be love...?

Demelza • 2nd February 2024

Manga Review

Fairy Tail Omnibus 1 (Volumes 1-3) Review

While it is a great series, this omnibus edition doesn't feel the best way to introduce the story to new readers.

Ian Wolf • 1st February 2024

Manga Review

Sunbeams in the Sky Volume 3 Review

Sunbeams in the Sky reaches its conclusion here in Volume 3. With the twins' secret revealed, they're confronted by their love interests. How will their lives change from here?

Demelza • 31st January 2024

Manga Review

One More Step, Come Stand by My Side Review

A collection of tales detailing the doings of kidnapped princesses, cancer patients and foolhardy explorers.

Ian Wolf • 30th January 2024

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Dark Moon: The Blood Altar Volume 1 Review

Sooha is ready to start her new school life at Decelis Academy where entry is forbidden to vampires. However, the academy might not be as safe and vampire-free as she thinks.

Noemi10 • 28th January 2024

Book Review

Associate Professor Akira Takatsuki’s Conjecture Volume 1 Review

After an otherworldly experience in childhood, Naoya Fukamachi has the ability to hear lies, a power which has brought him great hardship. Now in university, he finds himself attending Akira Takatsuki's Folklore Studies II lecture and is soon dragged into all manner of mysterious investigations when he becomes Akira's assistant.

Demelza • 27th January 2024

Anime Review

Mari Okada’s Maboroshi Review

Following the success of Maquia, the acclaimed anime writer and director Mari Okada teams up with Studio MAPPA for a story about a town trapped in time. "Maboroshi" is a teen love story as beautiful as it is transgressive, and unflinchingly Okada - but is it good?

Josh A. Stevens • 26th January 2024

Manga Review

How I Met My Soulmate Volume 1 Review

When Yuuki meets Iori while out clubbing with her friend, she can't even begin to imagine that he might help her in her quest to find her one true love. In fact he may even be that very person she's hoping to find!

Demelza • 25th January 2024

Roundup

Winter Season 2024 Preview

Has 2024 got off to a good start when it comes to the Winter Season? It’s looking distinctly promising, with Bucchigiri?! the first new series from Hiroko Utsumi since Sk8 the Infinity, and the …

AUKN Staff • 24th January 2024

Manga Review

My Mate is a Feline Gentleman: UK Arc Over Volume 2 Review

Alex (Nyartigian and alpha) has been summoned back to the UK on an assignment – and he’s been told to bring Toushirou (omega) with him. But will London society and Alex’s parents prove to be as welcoming as Toushirou hopes… or is he in for a rude surprise?

Sarah • 22nd January 2024

Book Review

The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic Volume 2 Review

Usato finds himself facing the Demon Lord's army in his first major fight since being summoned to this world. And heroes Suzune and Kazuki quickly find themselves in trouble when fighting the powerful Black Knight who's immune to all their attacks. Will Usato be able to protect them and find a way to save the kingdom from certain doom?

Demelza • 20th January 2024

Manga Review

Virgin Love Volume 1 Review

Virgin Love tells the story of 26-year-old Shoko Shoji who's well respected among her peers but hopeless in love! Hoping to change, she applies for The Love House project, where she'll live under one roof with five other single people. Will this be what she needs to turn her love life around?

Demelza • 19th January 2024

News

The Boy and the Heron becomes first anime to reach the BAFTA shortlist

The Studio Ghibli release makes history by being the first anime to even to reach this far.

Ian Wolf • 18th January 2024

Manga Review

Twilight Out of Focus 4: the evening monologues Review

It’s back to Midorigaoka High School and first-year Shion Yoshino has just joined the Film Club. Is he passionate about cinema and keen to make films? No way; he’s there to find himself a boyfriend!

Sarah • 18th January 2024

News

BEAT THE JANUARY BLUES WITH BLUE GIANT COMING EXCLUSIVELY TO CINEMAS IN 2024!

Anime Limited kicks off the new year with an ode to the power of music based on the award-winning manga

London, UK, 21 December 2023 – Jazz up your January with a big screen performance that…

Sarah • 17th January 2024